We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Chad is great, definitely recommend his Twitter and YouTube channel

That is what I am recommending to my landlords.

I'd build up and go for at least 2 units but 3 stories is better. 3 story walk up apartments account for almost 65% of apartment developments round he country. this is what I'd recommend on your lot. this is 35' tall and we do it in columbus oh 

Hey Kaleb,If you’re looking at markets out west or down south, those can be great options, but I’d also recommend checking out Detroit.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Because this is your first rental property, I would recommend finding an amazing PM company and paying them what they are worth.

Try a Google search for managers or look for an investors group in the area that can provide personal recommendations.1.

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets, but I don't think that's necessary.

But I can't recommend something I would not do as an investor myself, so here it goes:1.)